Report North Bay Staff

Governments Investing in seed facility to support economic growth. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $330,000 through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to enhance the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The SPUD Unit supports farmers and the wider

Investment to provide tools and services needed to start and grow a business The Ontario government is investing $500,000 over the next two years in the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario (FGA) to help Ontario’s Francophone entrepreneurs start or grow a business. The support

Province saving vehicle owners time and money  The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners

At its regular meeting held June 25, 2024, the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) approved its 2024-2025 budget of $64,502,055 for submission to the Ministry of Education. Following a strategic planning process, the approved budget was guided by the Board’s multi-year strategic plan (ENDs) focused

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beatrice Tremblay (née Groulx), who peacefully departed on June 24th, 2024, at the age of 84. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 56 years, Raymond (Toby) Tremblay, daughters Sherry-Lee Backer (Dean) and Brigitte Chaput (Todd)

Making Over Main Street Project The City of North Bay is advising that Oak Street will be reduced to a single lane at the Ferguson Street intersection on Thursday, June 27, due to paving activities. The road will return to two lanes by the end of the day on Friday,

A North Bay man remains in custody after a search warrant A North Bay man remains in custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Maplewood Avenue earlier this month. A large quantity of illegal drugs was seized as a result of the investigation. In the spring

Combined federal and provincial investment of over $97 million will connect more than 18,600 homes to high-speed internet Fairness for every generation means making sure everyone in Canada has access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and

‘Digital twins’ can help improve worker safety, save taxpayer dollars and support economic growth The Ontario government is testing the application and benefits of digital modelling technology, known as digital twins, to help deliver key infrastructure projects such as hospitals, highways and transit on time and on budget. “Our government

Working with researchers from Nipissing University, staff, students and families at Sundridge Centennial Public School (SCPS) are providing valuable data about student movement patterns – including physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep – and their impact on mental health indicators. The results are benefitting students, families, and the school as they work